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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Premier Healthcare Solutions, Inc. for budget and financial reporting software services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $484,412 with an agreement term of May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2023.
b. Accept the NMC Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, insurance, sole remedy, limitations of liability, and limitation on damages provisions within the agreement.
c. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement which do not significantly alter the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than twenty percent (20%) ($96,882) of the original cost of the agreement in total.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Premier Healthcare Solutions, Inc. for budget and financial reporting software services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $484,412 with an agreement term of May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2023.
b. Accept the NMC Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, insurance, sole remedy, limitations of liability, and limitation on damages provisions within the agreement.
c. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement which do not significantly alter the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than twenty percent (20%) ($96,882) of the original cost of the agreement in total.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Premier Inc. offers a comprehensive data and technology platform that will work in conjunction with NMC’s current financial software, Meditech. Premier will be used to improve NMC financial reporting through the use of its Budgeting, Financial and Fixed asset platforms. Presently, the preparation of financial reports are dependent on excel and its pivot tables which is time consuming. Due to the high level of financial reporting, this software will allow NMC to develop customized reports on demand for use within NMC’s many departments. The Premier modules will allow to directly interface all necessary information to automate those functions and in addition.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this agreement as to legal form only and has not approved as to risk provisions. The Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. This agreement has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee and by its Board of Trustees on February 2, 2018.
FINANCING:
The cost for this agreement is $484,412 of which $80,743 is included in the FY17-18 Adopted Budget for this Agreement. Amounts for remaining years of the agreement will be included in those budgets as appropriate. There is no impact to the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
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Prepared by: Jennifer Griffey, Controller, 783-2373
Approved by: Gary R. Gray, DO, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2504
Attachments:
Premier Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Agreement
Premier Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Addendum No. 1
Monterey County Travel and Business Expense Reimbursement Policy
Premier Business Associate Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board